St. Charles, Missouri vs. Edwardsville, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Edwardsville, Illinois is 1.0% more expensive than St. Charles, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $127,231 in Edwardsville, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Charles, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Edwardsville, Illinois is more expensive than St. Charles, Missouri
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
49% more expensive in Edwardsville
than in St. Charles, Missouri
St. Charles, MO vs. Edwardsville, IL
Compared to St. Charles, Edwardsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  6.7% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower